The UK Government has launched a new campaign urging businesses to strengthen their defences against cybercrime, reflecting growing concern about the scale and cost of online attacks on UK firms. The announcement, published on gov.uk this week, has attracted strong interest from business owners, particularly…
Month: February 2026
Inflation falls to 3 per cent and what it means for interest rates
Today the Office for National Statistics confirmed that UK inflation has fallen to 3.0 per cent in the year to January 2026, the lowest rate seen in about ten months and down from 3.4 per cent in December. This brings good news for households and…
Protecting cash flow in uncertain economic times
Many UK businesses are trading through a period of prolonged economic uncertainty. Costs remain high, consumer confidence is fragile, and access to finance is tighter than it was only a few years ago. In this environment, protecting cash flow and maintaining adequate cash reserves has…
Small business stress and government response
A UK parliamentary report has been widely covered this week warning that small firms are operating under pressures similar to those seen during the pandemic, but without equivalent support. The business and trade committee highlighted rising taxes, high energy costs, crime and chronic late payments…